Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the Housing Authority of the County of Morris a $210,000 Project Grant under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896) for the performance period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The grant funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators who implement employment and self-sufficiency services for families residing in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and project-based rental assistance properties across Morris County, New Jersey.

FSS Coordinators funded under this award will enroll and maintain participating families in the program, develop individualized training and services plans, and establish partnerships with employers and community service providers. The grantee is required to maintain a minimum of 25 participating families for each funded full-time equivalent coordinator position, with the expectation that participants will achieve employment improvements, increased wages, and progress toward individual self-sufficiency goals over the 5-7 year contract period. This award supports the federal strategic objective of leveraging housing assistance as a platform to enhance economic mobility and reduce welfare dependency among low-income households.